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MFR Techniques for the Hamstrings (14min.)

MFR Techniques for the Hamstrings (14min.)

Release tension and restore tissue integrity in the hamstrings with these simple myofacsial release (MFR) techniques that you can practice at home. This can be helpful for yogis, surfers, and athletes - or if you experience discomfort in the low back, around the seat, through the back of the leg or the knee.

7 Tips for Creating (and Sticking With) a Home Yoga Practice

7 Tips for Creating (and Sticking With) a Home Yoga Practice

For the time being, life mostly occurs at home. Work, workouts, yoga, school, food, happy hour… it seems like most of the world is under this stay-at-home order. So as we all do our best to adapt to our current reality of studio closures and social distancing, I’ve shared 7 tips that I’ve found helpful for creating and committing to a home yoga practice.

Yoga with Salty: New Weekly Class + Online Yoga Updates

Yoga with Salty: New Weekly Class + Online Yoga Updates

As we continue to adapt to these times, I wanted to post a quick update about my online yoga offerings. I will now be offering a weekly class via Facebook Live and am planning a few specialty classes and workshops for IG Live. Even though we can’t practice together in person, at least we can still practice together virtually!

Yoga at Your Desk: MFR for the Hands + Wrists (9 min.)

Yoga at Your Desk: MFR for the Hands + Wrists (9 min.)

Release tension in the hands and the wrists with this simple-yet-effective myofascial release (MFR) technique that can easily be done at your desk! As humans, we use our hands a lot, so this technique will benefit everyone, and can be helpful to ease pain associated with overuse, carpal tunnel, or arthritis.

Yoga with Salty: Vinyasa Flow for a Mind-Body Reset (45min.)

Yoga with Salty: Vinyasa Flow for a Mind-Body Reset (45min.)

This is a 45-minute Vinyasa Flow class that’s sequenced to provide space for a physical and mental reset through intentional movement and introspective stillness. This practice is more focused on sensation + inner-body awareness, and a little less on achieving perfect alignment.

Yoga at Your Desk: Chair Yoga + Myofascial Release (30min.)

Yoga at Your Desk: Chair Yoga + Myofascial Release (30min.)

This is a 30minute Chair Yoga class, with a little myofascial release (MFR) at the beginning an end, that you can easily practice at your desk. This is also a great class for beginners or for practitioners not looking to expend much energy. Enjoy!

Yoga with Salty: My Go-To Morning Flow (45min.)

Yoga with Salty: My Go-To Morning Flow (45min.)

This class is a 45-minute, fairly continuous, Vinyasa Flow. It’s my current “go-to” morning practice when I need to get my body moving and my mind focused. You’ll need a blanket or towel, and maybe 1 or 2 yoga blocks if ya got ‘em.

MFR Tutorial: Relieve Neck Tension & Tension Headaches (10min.)

MFR Tutorial: Relieve Neck Tension & Tension Headaches (10min.)

One of my personal favorites for releasing tension in my neck, this technique can also be beneficial for those who suffer from tension-related headaches. All you need is a yoga block or a towel/blanket.

Yoga with Salty: A Simple Breathing Technique to Calm Nerves (6min.)

Yoga with Salty: A Simple Breathing Technique to Calm Nerves (6min.)

This is a simple breathing technique that I often use to help me calm my nerves whenever I’m feeling anxious, stressed, afraid, or overwhelmed. It only takes a few minutes and can be practiced anytime, anywhere.

Yoga with Salty: Exploring Sun Salutations for a Home Yoga Practice (20min.)

Yoga with Salty: Exploring Sun Salutations for a Home Yoga Practice (20min.)

Salute the Sun with Cait!! This class explores a commonly practiced sequence of postures known as Sun Salutations. In this 20min. class we’ll explore 4 variations of Sun Salutations that you can easily incorporate into your home yoga practice or daily routine.

Yoga with Salty: Soothing Breath Work & Flow (40min.)

Yoga with Salty: Soothing Breath Work & Flow (40min.)

Practice yoga online with Cait! This class is a 40-minute practice that includes soothing breath work and a gentle flow. Enjoy this practice first thing in the morning to set the tone for the day, or practice in the evening as a way to reset after a long day. This class is great for all levels of practice.

Strange Times: 11 Ways to Stay Productive & Positive While Self-Quarantined

Strange Times: 11 Ways to Stay Productive & Positive While Self-Quarantined

For many of us, life has gone from “busy” to “stuck at home with nothing to do.” And nothing to do can be dangerous for both the body and the mind. Here I share 11 ways to stay productive and positive while self-quarantined.

Yoga for Surfers: 6 Poses to Practice Daily

Yoga for Surfers: 6 Poses to Practice Daily

I was a surfer long before I was a yogi. But since I’ve become committed to a regular yoga practice, I’ve definitely noticed that yoga has greatly enhanced my overall surfing experience. Here I outline 6 Yoga Poses to practice regularly to keep you feeling strong and fluid in the water. Enjoy!

Lessons from Flat Spells

Lessons from Flat Spells

As surfers, we have a whole lotta faith. Really, we do. No matter where you live in the world, as a surfer, we all go through the inevitable flat spells. And, unless you’re a pro with a travel budget, for us who frequent our local breaks and surf around our daily life responsibilities, we have learned to always have faith that more waves will come. And what a beautiful perspective to have…

MFR Tutorial: Relief through the Feet (7min.)

MFR Tutorial: Relief through the Feet (7min.)

This is one of my favorite myofascial release (MFR) techniques that I do pretty much daily! Use a therapy ball to release tension and restore tissue integrity in the feet. Our feet are our foundation, and if you’re like me you may spend a lot of time on them! Give your feet some relief and notice the effects in the rest of the body.

Manifesting Magic: Journal Prompts for New Year's Clarity

Manifesting Magic: Journal Prompts for New Year's Clarity

Asking yourself questions and writing down the answers is an effective way to make sense of the jumbled thoughts of the mind. Here are a few journal prompts to help you gain clarity around what you want to focus on or create in the New Year.

Playlist: 75 min. Wake Up & Flow

Playlist: 75 min. Wake Up & Flow

Wake up, roll out your mat, and hit play. This 75min playlist will inspire you to wake up slowly and get your body moving with cruisy tunes by Yoste, Hippie Sabotage, slenderbodies & more.

6 Tips for Staying Motivated

6 Tips for Staying Motivated

Any new self-care routine, practice, or form of cross-training is always super exciting, at first. But, once the newness wears off and repetition sets in, finding that motivation to keep showing up can be challenging. So how do we continue to stay motivated?? Here are 6 tips that have been helpful for me.

MFR Tutorial: Release Tension in the Neck & Shoulders (6min.)

MFR Tutorial: Release Tension in the Neck & Shoulders (6min.)

Check out my new video to help you release tension in the neck and shoulders with two self-myofascial release techniques that you can easily do at home!

Playlist: Yummy Yin & MFR

Playlist: Yummy Yin & MFR

This 75-minute playlist is the perfect soundtrack for a more restorative practice, like Yin Yoga or self-myofascial release, and makes a great background to help you unwind before sleep. Grab your pillows, bolsters, and blankets. Press play, unravel, and let go!